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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 433.26 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 433.26 and 220.96 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 433.26 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/433.26 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 433.26 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 95,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,733.13/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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